Chris Gayle: The man India must counter in World T20 semis

New Delhi: If one had to list the most destructive batsmen in the world cricket today, then undoubtedly Chris Gayle would be placed at the top. The Caribbean superstar has always proven his worth in all formats of the game. With his amazing and destructive batting skills, Gayle has become a nightmare of sorts for many an International bowlers.

The recent form of Chris Gayle, as evident in the World T20 could become the biggest roadblock for the Men in Blue towards their passage to the finals. In Gayle, West Indies have a ferocious hitter of the cricket ball and the left-hander, when on song, can destroy any bowling attack in the world. In the three T20Is that Gayle has played against India, he has been fairly successful, scoring 154 runs.

It is then clearly understood that if Gayle gets going in Mumbai, it might get really difficult for India. Since the past few seasons, Gayle has consistently produced some brilliant innings embellished with some of the most spectacular hits ever witnessed. If he carries on the same form in Mumbai on Thursday, then it would be very difficult for Indian bowlers to stop this run machine as he can batter seamers, pacers, and spinners with ridiculous ease.

Gayle has already enjoyed good success in Mumbai earlier in the competition, scoring 48-ball 100. He knows the conditions well and a similar Gayle storm could power West Indies to the final.